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We honor established and emerging scientists whose leadership and creativity in advanced communications technology will create a more digitally inclusive world.

Established in 1974, the Marconi Prize is often referred to as the “Nobel Prize for Communications.” This prestigious award recognizes innovators who have made a significant contribution to increasing digital inclusivity through advanced information and communications technology.

2023 Marconi Prize Winner HARI BALAKRISHNAN

Cited for fundamental contributions to wired and wireless networking, mobile sensing, and distributed systems

Hari Balakrishnan

Photo credit: MIT CSAIL, Mike Grimmitt

I am delighted to be honored with the Marconi Prize, whose previous recipients are a “Who’s Who” of communications technology innovators. As a researcher inspired by how people use network applications and motivated to build networked systems for a safer and more resilient world, I am privileged to be part of the Marconi Society and its mission to advance digital equity.

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

The Marconi Society Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes individuals whose overall career accomplishments have made a significant impact on our field.

2023 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient Vinton G. Cerf

Vint Cerf
I am deeply honored to be the first person to receive both the Marconi Prize and the Lifetime Achievement Award. The Marconi Society comprises a stellar group of colleagues and peers whose innovations have created opportunity for everyone in the world. Who would not want to be part of that?

The Young Scholar Award recognizes emerging communications technology leaders and inspires the next generation of innovators.

2023 Young Scholars Venkat Arun, Ronit Sohanpal and Zixian Wei

These outstanding young researchers are recognized for their research in optical and wireless communication and designing networked systems.